News & Events

January 16, 2013

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder

This type of depression occurs at the same time every year, typically in the fall and may continue in the winter months. But it has been known to happen in the spring or early summer.

Winter Shouldnt End Your Marathon Training

Training for a marathon – or even a half-marathon – is a year-round activity. If you stop because the temperature drops or there’s snow on the ground, you’ll find it a lot harder to get going once spring rolls around.

Falls Can be Prevented

Icy sidewalks are not the only obstacle that can cause slips and falls. Most happen in the home and when you least expect to fall.

January 14, 2013

What Do I Need to Worry About if My Child Has a Fever

A fever is not necessarily bad. It is a way the body fights infection. In fact, many fevers don’t need treatment. By activating your child’s immune system, a fever can actually shorten your child’s illness.

January 11, 2013

Waupaca Native Produces Acclaimed Film Highlighting End of life Topic

When Waupaca native Mike Bernhagen was producing the PBS film, “Consider the Conversation: A Documentary on a Taboo Subject,” his goal was simple – provide others with a tool that will help them talk with loved ones about their end-of-life wishes. Little did Bernhagen realize how much he would benefit in the process.

January 7, 2013

ThedaCare Welcomes Family Physician

Elizabeth Menzel, MD, assistant professor, is now a faculty physician with the UW Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program with privileges at Appleton Medical Center.

ThedaCare Names Directors of Operations for Hospitals

ThedaCare has promoted Shana Herzfeldt and Patsy Engel to directors of operations for its Fox Cities hospitals and transitions of care divisions. The openings were created when Jamie Dunham and Jodi Braun were named operational vice presidents for ThedaCare’s hospital division last year.

January 4, 2013

Affinity Health System and ThedaCare Remind Public to Take Precautions to Ward Off Illness

Two Fox Valley health care providers, Affinity Health System and ThedaCare, are reminding the public to take sensible steps to help ward off illness. The Fox Valley is currently experiencing high levels of illness, including influenza, pneumonia and norovirus.